Stop comparing your first drafts to published novels. (Even your own!) They’ve had: • alpha readers • beta readers • multiple rounds of revisions • editors • proofreaders It’s not a fair comparison. How do we have amnesia about this every time we start a new project? #writers

Writing is hard. Not writing might be harder. Sorry — these are our options. 😬 #writers

6 things that have nothing to do with being a “real writer”: • writing slow • starting over • taking breaks • feeling unsure • having messy drafts • changing your mind #writers

You don’t need another productivity hack. You need to understand what’s really blocking you. If you’re ready to write again, check out The Writer’s Reboot → sladeroberson.com/free #writersblock #writers

For years I believed my problem was time. But when I finally had time, I still couldn’t write. That’s when I realized it wasn’t about productivity — it was about permission. I had to let myself begin before I felt “ready.” #writers

Finishing a book didn’t come from discipline alone. It came from understanding why I kept stalling. The fear, the perfectionism, the pressure to get it right on the first try. Once I saw that clearly, everything became more doable. #writers

I used to think not starting meant I didn’t want it badly enough. But it was never lack of desire. It was fear. Fear of getting it “wrong.” Now I know — the only way to find the book inside me was to begin writing it. #writers

Your writing process isn’t “slow.” It’s thoughtful. Deliberate. Sustainable. Don’t trade that for someone else’s shortcut. #writers

I don’t teach people how to “hustle” and "productivity hack" their way to a book. I help people stop spinning in shame and self doubt and finally write. If that’s where you are, I created The Writer's Reboot for you → #writersblock #writers

”Why am I such a slow writer?” Because it’s your book. Because you care. Because you’re learning how YOU write. #writers

I try to think of my first draft as a conversation with myself instead of a performance in front of everyone. #writers

When I'm stuck, I zoom out. The problem isn't always in my story. Sometimes it's the pressure I've placed on my story. #writersblock #writers

7 better goals than Writing Every Day: • finishing a scene • rewriting with clarity • honoring your energy • learning your rhythms • making space to think • writing without shame • coming back after feeling like quitting #writers

Your first draft doesn’t need to be a masterpiece. It just needs to exist. If you’re struggling to get there, my weekly emails are written for you. Start here → sladeroberson.com/free #writersblock #writers

What I used to call writer’s block I now know to be shame, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations. Clearing those gave me my voice back. #writersblock #writers

The middle of your draft feeling like a disaster? It’s not failure. It means you’re in it. It means it’s real. Keep going. #writers

I didn’t start finishing novels until I let go of being “a great writer” and just focused on being a consistent one. Turns out that was enough. #writers

You don’t have to earn the right to write your book. You’re allowed to start with what you have — even if it’s sketchy, even if you’re unsure, even if it pisses people off. #writers

Overthinking isn’t clarity — it’s stalling. If you’ve been stuck circling the same project for years, it’s time for a reset. Check out The Writer’s Reboot

7 signs your writer’s block isn’t laziness: • You have too many ideas • You second-guess every sentence • You rewrite the same chapter • You start new projects to avoid old ones • You over-research • You freeze when it’s time to share • You feel like a fraud #writersblock #writers

You don’t need to BELIEVE in yourself to begin. You just need to BEGIN often enough that belief starts to catch up. #writers

If your inner voice says, “I can’t do this,” over and over again… That’s not inspiration failing you. That’s a belief that needs replacing. #writersblock #writers

You don’t need to write like a “real writer.” You need to write like YOU. Your best rhythm is the one you can keep returning to. #writers

Writing doesn’t require intensity. It requires sustainability. If you’re tired of burning out and giving up, I share ways to write differently in The Writer’s Reboot. #writers

Writing isn’t just about how much you produce. It’s also about how well you recover. If you don’t rest, neither will your ideas. #writers

Zero drafting isn’t about perfection — it’s about permission. You're allowed to: • write messy, fragmented scenes • leave gaps and questions • sketch, not sculpt #writers

Writing a novel is like working a puzzle. Start with the corner pieces — the clearest, easiest-to-see scenes. Build clusters of connected moments. Let the incomplete sections wait. #writers

The easiest way for me to write a scene: Write only the dialogue first. Add action beats later. Fill in the context and description last. #writers

When the words won't come, I... • journal from my character’s POV • free-write about their inner conflict • channel a memory that fuels their motivation I never regret time spent playing in my characters' heads. #writers

Zero drafts and first drafts will have holes. Gaps. Missing scenes. Continuity issues. Nagging questions. Unfinished thoughts. That’s what second drafts are for. Leave blanks spots and placeholder notes all over the damn thing. #writers

Messy prose is still progress. #writers

Zero drafting is freedom.   Let your scenes be sketchy. Your world, half-formed. Your dialogue, raw. Just get it down. #writers

6 ways to beat perfectionism while drafting: • Write messy sketches • Let your scenes have holes • Leave clunky dialogue as-is • Ignore sentence-level quality • Use placeholder words and phrases • Prioritize story momentum over style #writers

Procrastination is a subconscious act of self-preservation. What is it protecting your from? #writers I share strategies for overcoming creative blocks in my weekly emails: sladeroberson.com/free

Perfectionism kills more books than procrastination ever could. #writers

A brainstorming session feels productive — until perfectionism kicks in. The real block isn’t a lack of ideas, but the fear of exploring imperfect ones. #writersblock #writers

Writing consistently doesn’t mean writing constantly. #writers

Consistency beats speed. #writers

You won’t wake up one day and think, “Finally! Everything has calmed down. Now I can write.” There is no perfect time. The world is messy. Life is uncertain. WRITE ANYWAY. I share strategies for doing just that in The Writer’s Reboot. sladeroberson.com/free #writers

Someone out there is waiting for a story only you can tell. Don’t let your self-doubt keep it from them. #writers

Stop waiting for the “right” moment. Momentum comes from movement. #writers

What if the “weird” idea you keep putting on the back burner, telling yourself nobody will understand or like it, turns out to be your breakout story? #writers

When I read books as a kid, they didn’t just entertain me, they changed the way I felt about the world. They seemed like magic — portals to places where anything was possible. I thought, “I want to do THAT.” I wanted to create more of that experience, not just for myself, but for others. #writers

“I want to write, but…” … what? What’s stopping you? Fear? Self-doubt? Exhaustion? You’re not alone. We all have “buts” that get in the way. You can move past them. I share what’s helped me in The Writer’s Reboot

Writer’s block is like an iceberg: surface-level challenges like procrastination are just the tip. The real block? Subconscious fears, perfectionism, or self-doubt hiding below. #writersblock #writers

7 things you DON’T need to write your novel: • a clear vision of the entire story • to know if it’s “original enough” • perfect prose in the first draft • an MFA in Creative Writing • to feel inspired every day • a strict daily word count • anyone’s permission #writers

Negative internal messages feel absolute: “I’m not good enough.” But fear distorts reality. What if the truth is: “I’m learning and improving every day”? #writersblock #writers

Debate your inner critic. “You’re wasting your time.” Counter: “Every word I write strengthens my craft and leads me closer to my goals.” #writersblock #writers

Writer’s block isn’t always about “not having good ideas.” More often than not, it’s fear of picking the “wrong” one. Or not being able to perfectly execute it. Perfectionism kills more books than procrastination ever could. Break the cycle → sladeroberson.com/free #writersblock #writers

What if the “weird” idea you keep putting on the back burner turns out to be your breakout story? #writers